Pantone 2011 colors in action by designer Amanda Gates

Pantone 2011 colors

Pantone 2011 forecast

I must say, Canada sure knows how to grow em’. From Candice Olsen, to Sarah Richardson, my latest HGTV crush is Samantha Pynn.

Her style is fresh, easy and as her show implies, Pure. As I scoured through her amazing body of work I couldn’t help but notice how several of her rooms fall into Pantone’s 2011 color forecast. (shown above) At first glance these colors may seem too light, pastel and feminine. However, if done right, the results are spectacular. Here she expertly executed several of the upcoming colors with designer savvy.

Samantha Pynn

Here you see a lovely mix of blue and pink with touches of soft brown.

Samantha Pynn

Here Samantha did a beautiful job with mint green, pink and silver.

Samantha Pynn

Lavender, green and silver mix beautifully in this tailored living room.

Smantha Pynn

Pink, blue and silver combine easily for a sophisticated breakfast room.

Pantone’s colors shown in fashion

As with all interiors, the colors and trends follow fashion. Here are a few items from the Fall and Spring fashion shows, circling our 2011 interiors forecast.

(Dress, Dolce & Gabbana. Heels, Tribtoo Pump for bergdorf goodman.

Clutch, Mary Frances' Happy clutch. Earrings, Charm and chain Ami drops.

Bangles, Kenneth Jay Lane. Necklace, Semi precious Orange Gem stone 1224.)

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12 Comments

Mr. Goodwill Hunting on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 6:59 am

All of these spaces are so calming. Peaceful. Relaxing.

Mr. Goodwill Hunting

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 7:09 am

You read my mind, Amanda! When I saw the colors at the top of your post I was thinking “pastel-y”, “too light”, although that is just my personal preferences coming through. I have to say that I love the purple and grey together; and seeing that green in the dress and jewelery makes me reconsider my initial thought.

Style Attic on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 7:35 am

That green is gorgeous! And pink and blue are tried and true 🙂 XO

Pricilla on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 9:13 am

The publicist loves colors like this. Her jewelry will be right on target this year.

diane on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 10:05 am

It will be interesting to see how all these coloros pop up in rooms this year as they are a bit too pastel for me but in touches, works well. Thanks for the update.

Mona on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 12:20 pm

Harley is killing me with his looks on this first week of 2011! Love the new colors, I wish I had such open and bright surroundings….Happy New Year, hope it is a lovely one,each and every day! xoxo

Nichole@40daysof on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 8:41 am

I saw this post yesterday, and I had to come back and say that I am officially obsessed with the curtains in the first picture. I dreamt about them last night. 🙂

Abby @ a delightful design on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 8:47 am

I am in love with all of Pantone’s choices this year! And that breakfast nook? To die for! The pillows and drapery make me want to go out and buy fabric immediately. But let’s be honest…I always want to go buy fabric. 😉

Happy New Year!
xo,
abby